RedJen’s Musings 2.0

(Updated: 12/25/2009)

There is an evil rumor (okay, it isn’t a rumor) that shopping for me is about as fun as going to the dentist. I like to think that I’m such an individual that a single thing lacks the dimension to fully grasp the depth of my personality. Okay, that’s just a line to make people laugh, although for some reason they don’t seem to find it funny and have been known to try and punch me, while saying, “not funny.” From time to time, I come across things that I think “Wow, that would be cool.” I’ll try and remember to put them here. This is in no way a solicitation, but my friends and family may find it of use and random people may find it interesting.

Good to Know/Favorites

• Colors: Jewel tones
• Types of Art:
  • Abstract with bright colors and strong lines
  • Abstract with soft colors and flowing, muted transitions
• Flower: Purple Orchids
• Birthstone: Emerald
• Perfume: Dior Addict, Obsession, J’Adore, Pleasures, Eternity Purple Orchid, Sentiment
• Music: Poe, Melissa Etheridge, U2, Violent Femes, Edie Brickell, Old Elton John, Billy Joel, Alison Krauss, Matchbox Twenty, Pink, No Doubt
• Entertainment: Plays, Musicals, Concerts, Movies, Dancing, Jazz clubs, Most anything having to do with water
• Love Heights and Rollercoasters
• The smell of vanilla makes me sneeze.

Always Good Stuff

• Ohio State Swag like this or this
• Interesting cooking ingredients (i.e. spices, oils, etc)
• Wierd kitchen gadgets
• Brain teaser puzzles/books
• Soft textured things (pillows, blankets, throws)
• Fun anklets/toe rings
• Cookbooks

Favorite Stores (Gift Certificates)

• Amazon
• Borders/Barnes & Noble
• Lowes/Home Depot
• ZGallery
• Bed Bath & Beyond
• Lerner New York
• Nordstroms
• Kohls
• Macy’s
• Williams Sonoma
• Crate & Barrel

Video Games (PC or Wii)

• World of Warcraft 60 Day Pre-Paid Time Card (on Amazon or any place you can buy video games)
• Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords (for the Nintendo Wii on Amazon)
• Zack & Wiki Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure (for the Nintendo Wii on Amazon)

Movies/DVDs – Widescreen Version Preferred

• American Beauty
• Better Off Dead
• Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
• The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
• Cold Comfort Farm
• The Da Vinci Code
• Dark City
• The Dark Knight
• Heathers
• High Fidelity
• The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
• Ice Age 2 – The Meltdown
• Keeping the Faith
• Kung Fu Panda
• Lucky Number Slevin
• M*A*S*H (Five Star Collection) – the original movie
• Muppets
  • John Denver and the Muppets – Rocky Mountain Holiday
  • Muppets Magic: From The Ed Sullivan Show
  • A Muppet Family Christmas
• My Cousin Vinny
• Say Anything…
• Sex and the City: The Movie
• Sharpe’s Complete Collection (starting Sean Bean)
• Singing in the Rain (Two-Disc Special Edition)
• Sixteen Candles
• Star Trek
  • Star Trek – The Motion Picture
  • Star Trek II – The Wrath of Khan
  • Star Trek III – The Search for Spock
  • Star Trek IV – The Voyage Home
  • Star Trek V – The Final Frontier
  • Star Trek VI – The Undiscovered Country
  • Star Trek – Generations
  • Star Trek – First Contact
  • Star Trek – Insurrection
  • Star Trek – Nemesis
• When Harry Met Sally…
• Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
• X-Men: The Last Stand

DVD Collections

• Andromeda – Any Season
• C.S.I. Crime Scene Investigation – Any Season
• C.S.I. Miami – Any Season except Season 1
• Dilbert – The Complete Series
• Pretender – Any Season
• M*A*S*H
  • M*A*S*H (Five Star Collection) – the original movie
  • Any Season(Collectors Edition)
• Star Trek
  • The Original Series – Any Season
  • The Next Generation
    • Any except the Jean-Luc Picard Collection
  • Deep Space Nine – Any Season
  • Voyager – Any Season
  • Enterprise – Any Season
• The Tick – the Entire Series

Music/CDs

• 2002 ~ Sacred Well: Best of 2002
• Billy Joel ~ Greatest Hits Vol. 3
• Edie Brickell ~ The Ultimate Collection
• Elton John ~ Greatest Hits 1970-2002
• Matchbox Twenty ~ More Than You Think You Are
• No Doubt ~ Rock Steady
• U2 ~ U2 – The Best of 1990-2000 [Deluxe Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD]
• Various Artists ~ Instrumental Moods
• Various Artists ~ Tranquil Moods: Ultimate New Age Collection